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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.63, 679.64 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.63, 679.64 and 270.68 is: 405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.63 : 679.64 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.63/679.64 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.63x = 679.64 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.63x = 183,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,961.73/453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.53

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